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What Lies Behind Human Suffering?

6/30/2025

by Regular Contributor Leah Halpert

Why do humans suffer? This question is one of the oldest in psychology, philosophy, and religion since the beginning of our existence.

📌 Why Am I Here to Explore the Depths of Suffering?
I began to experience suffering when my husband unexpectedly passed away last year due to mental anxiety. His sudden death left me engulfed in overwhelming pain that shook my very being. His passing awakened something within me, prompting me to confront a new reality I had never faced before. It pushed me into a space where survival and living took on entirely new meanings, forever changing my understanding of suffering.

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Youth Ministry Curriculum for Small Churches: Why a Different Approach Is Needed

6/20/2025

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by Regular Contributor Mike Haynes

When it comes to youth ministry, not all churches have the same needs. While large churches may have the resources, staff, and volunteer base to support expansive programming and large-scale events, small churches often face unique challenges. These challenges require a different approach, especially when it comes to choosing a youth ministry curriculum that genuinely supports their mission and meets their practical needs.

1. Adapting to Unpredictable Attendance
Small churches often operate with limited budgets, fewer volunteers, and smaller student groups. This environment, while rich in relational ministry opportunities, also presents unique hurdles. Many traditional curriculums are designed with larger ministries in mind, offering resources and event ideas that simply aren't feasible for smaller congregations.

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When Something Good Just Drops on You

6/20/2025

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We’ve all had the experience of something good seemingly drop on us out of the blue. But was it really out of the blue? Let’s dig deeper into this phenomenon and gain some encouragement.

Last week, I received a call from a prospect I hadn’t thought about for years. He had an issue, he said, and within a 45-minute conversation we had an agreement for a consulting engagement to help him with the issue.

Years ago, I would have thought to myself, “Wow, that one just dropped out of thin air.” Today, I know better.

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The Struggle with Grief: Is True Healing Possible?

6/12/2025

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by regular contributor Dr. Leah Halpert

1.The Uncharted Path of Grief
Nothing has hit me as hard in my life as the passing of my husband. I lost my father in 2023, and while it brought immense sadness, I didn’t feel completely crushed. However, the sudden loss of my most beloved husband utterly shattered my world and nearly destroyed my very existence. When your soul is so deeply intertwined and in love with another, the death of one feels like the death of both.

2.No One Can Walk in Your Shoes and Feel What You Feel
When I was in the deepest grief, could anyone truly comfort me? No. No words from another human being could bring me peace. It felt like my soul had descended into an unknown space, like the bottom of the sea—so deep, so dark, so unreachable.

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Keeping Students Attentive During Discussion Time: 5 Strategies That Work

6/3/2025

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by Guest Blogger Mike Haynes

Small groups are one of the most powerful environments in youth ministry. They provide a space where students go beyond listening to sermons and start wrestling with faith, building relationships, and applying biblical truths to their daily lives.

But keeping students engaged in small groups can be challenging. You may have experienced these common issues:
• Some students dominate the conversation while others stay silent.
• Discussions can feel forced, awkward, or disconnected from real life.
• Leaders struggle to draw out meaningful engagement from the group.

If your small groups feel more like a checkbox than a life-changing environment, it might be time to shift your approach. Here are five practical strategies to transform your small groups into spaces of real growth and connection.

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Trust God and Let Him Take Control

6/2/2025

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by Guest Blogger Elizabeth Thambiraj

Trust meaning in English: to believe that someone is good and honest and will not harm you, or that something is safe and reliable:[1]

Jer 17: 7-8 says, "Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit."

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What Lies Behind Human Suffering?

Youth Ministry Curriculum for Small Churches: Why a Different Approach Is Needed

When Something Good Just Drops on You

The Struggle with Grief: Is True Healing Possible?

Keeping Students Attentive During Discussion Time: 5 Strategies That Work

Trust God and Let Him Take Control

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